Cynthia Lee "Cyndee" Arnett, 56, of Lakeland, quietly departed this life with loved ones by her side into the peaceful silence, on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. Cyndee was born in Wauchula on March 22, 1962; she moved to Polk County from Wauchula in 1981. She was the daughter of the late Edwin AtLee and Myra Crews Long. She attended Hardee High School and was a Polk State College graduate, obtaining multiple degrees.

Cyndee spent 35 years serving as a medical professional at Winter Haven Hospital and Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She operated as a registered nurse, charge nurse, clinical instructor and resource person. Her focus was in the cardiovascular thoracic heart specialty field.

At an early age, she professed her faith in Jesus Christ at the First United Methodist Church of Wauchula. She touched many lives through the witnessing of her faith. She was united in holy matrimony for 37 loving years to Edison Malcolm Arnett, Jr. They were blessed with two children, Jared Malcolm Arnett and Jarica Lee Arnett. Cyndee was always fully devoted to her family and loved by many. It was important for her to leave a mark on the world with the footsteps she left behind.

She is survived by husband Ed; children Jared and Jarica; sister Patricia Anne Grimes; and a host of devoted family members. Cyndee is dear to all forevermore. Her life will always be cherished by her friends and family.

Visitation is Friday, December 7, 2018 at Robarts Garden Chapel from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral services are on Saturday, December 8th at 11:00 AM in Robarts Garden Chapel. Interment is in Wauchula Cemetery.